On March 9, 1774, a tornado or waterspout moved ashore in Nantucket Harbor and destroyed a lighthouse along with several barns and shops.
The US National Weather Service Boston has shared the following recount.
On This Day in History – March 9, 1774: Tornado on Nantucket
Weather journals of the day reported a brief tornado on Nantucket Harbor which destroyed the lighthouse, several barns, shops, and small buildings.
